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Aciduler means to add a drop of vinegar or lemon juice to add piquancy or acidity to a dish.

Acini di Pepe refers to a very tiny ball of pasta that is used mainly as soup pasta. If acini di Pepe is unavailable, orzo may be

Acini di peppe is an Italian term for peppercorns.

Ackara refers to a Gambian dish served seven (7) days after the birth of a child, at the naming ceremony. Ackara consists of soaked white beans ground finely, then worked into a stiff paste with water. The mixture is shaped into balls, deep-fried and served with a sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and chili.

Ackee and saltfish refers to Jamaica's national dish.

Ackersalat (Valerianella locusta) is a German word for corn salad.

Açorda á Alentejana refers to Portugal's bread soup made with coriander and garlic and includes a nourishing portion of poached egg.

Acordas refer to Portugal's bread soups made with bread crumbs or a slice of day-old bread moistened with water or garlic-scented and herbed broth. Acordas has the consistency of porridge. They are usually served with a poached egg and a sprinkle of freshly, chopped coriander.

Deutsch: Eichel / Español: Bellota / Português: Bolota / Français: Gland / Italiano: Ghlanda

Acorns are the fruits of oak trees, belonging to the genus Quercus. They are a vital food source for various wildlife species and have been historically significant for human consumption as well. Acorns are encased in a tough, scaly cupule and contain a single seed, which is rich in nutrients.

Acougue is the Portuguese word referring to a Brazilian butcher shop.

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Aciduler

Acini Di Pepe Pasta

Acini di peppe

Ackara

Ackee and codfish

Ackersalat

Açorda á Alentejana

Acordas

Acorn

Acougue

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